To-morrow, 1912 Percy Mackaye First Edition.

Percy MacKaye's To-morrow, an American drama, first edition 1912 considers the recent discoveries of Mendel and the new "science of eugenics" as it begins "to influence art and popular feeling."

To-morrow explores the "science of eugenics" through the lives of Peter Dale "a Plant breeder," his daughter, a state senator and a biology professor

Mackaye (1875-1956) predicts the repercussions that parental choice can have in the social institution of marriage--repercussions that have surely appeared100 years later.

In his Preface to the play, written at his home in Cornish, New Hampshire, MacKaye discusses his theme

"the racial meanings of childhood," and

the "opportunity of children as the creative instruments of a happier to-morrow."

This hardcover copy, with gold leaf printing on the beige cloth cover, is in fair to good condition. There is a name and date 1911 on the front flyleaf; the back flyleaves have been folded, but the binding is secure and the text is unmarked. The cover shows its 100 years of wear on the edges, turned corners and scuffing, as the pictures show.

This rare early 20th century copy of the play will become increasingly interesting to a biologically focused 21st century population.

This book measures 5 1/8 inches by 7 1/2 inches by 3/4 inch. It has 176 pages.